1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
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1061.1) | 46 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
1061.2) | 0 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Author: Chuck Flowers
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
The future of Agriculture, with 81 per cent of the land in crop production, Agriculture is a driving force in Carlisle County. 34,054,000 dollars of crop revenue is sold on the average each year in the county. From 2015 to 2020 26,700 annual jobs openings will be available in agriculture according to CNBC. To keep agriculture in the lime light the Carlisle County Extension Service hosted an Agriculture Day for Carlisle County third grade students. The students were divided into smaller groups an